Breaking News

BREAKING: Red Funnel is advising of early morning cancellations on its vehicle ferry service tomorrow (Saturday).

BREAKING: Police, HM Coastguard and Ryde Inshore Rescue have all been involved in the search for an individual on the seafront at Ryde this lunchtime (Boxing Day), amid concerns for their welfare.

BREAKING: For the third night in a row, Island Roads will be deploying its fleet of gritters across the Isle of Wight tonight (Boxing Day).

A busy convenience store in the village of Bembridge has been unable to open as planned over Christmas due to vandals targeting the shop.

BREAKING: The Island’s fleet of gritters will be deployed to treat the road network later on this evening (Christmas Day), as another cold night is in store.

Between now and Friday 2nd January, you will see less news from us than normal. This is to allow our team to take a much-needed break and to recuperate, ready for the year ahead.

BREAKING: A potentially life-threatening medical emergency on a farm has seen the Dorset & Somerset Air Ambulance touchdown on the outskirts of Newport this afternoon (Christmas Eve).

BREAKING: It is set to be a cold start to Christmas Day, so much so that the Island's fleet of gritters will be treating the road network overnight.

BREAKING: Those heading home for Christmas - or perhaps getting in some last minute shopping - are facing significant travel disruption this lunchtime (Christmas Eve) due to suspension of services and cancellations for Wightlink, Red Funnel and Hovertravel.

BREAKING: A tree has fallen across the width of the carriageway on a main road at Downend this evening (Tuesday), resulting in its closure.